parenting Archive
I’ve always believed it’s the little things that count. Just give a child a gift wrapped in fancy wrapping paper and bows, and watch how he or she will give more attention to the ripped paper than the gift itself! It’s those small defining moments …
Mom is the nurturer, protector and first caregiver of a baby. After all, the two started to forge their bond in utero! Mom tends to be a little more sensitive to her baby’s needs with the tendency to always watch over and make sure her …
Sometimes you just have to drop everything you’re doing to play music and dance. It’s the perfect relief from a stressful day or just a really good outlet to let go of some loose energy! It stimulates movement and blood flow and just feels so …
For many people, being a parent represents the greatest challenge and responsibility of their lifetime. In the beginning, everything is wonderful and new. The new parents bring home their tiny baby and start the process of devoting a huge part of their time and energy to …
When your children are in their infant years, every little thing is a milestone and something to be thankful for. Even when your baby throws mashed potatoes across the room, or breaks a prized possession, you can’t help but smile. After all, the simplicity and …
Even when babies are in the womb and developing, they’re picking up and absorbing muffled sounds and vibrations through mom’s stomach. Everything mom does, the baby does too. While pregnant with me, my mom made sure to eat every different kind of food she could. …
With no manual or go-to instructions, babies come into this world and parents have to hit the ground running! And, when it comes to crying, it pulls at every mom and dad’s heartstrings. It means their bundle of joy is uncomfortable or needs something. It …
Kids just want to explore and go on adventures. This is a brand new world they’ve found themselves in and there’s just too much to uncover every hour of the day! Having such an incredible curiosity paired with a surplus of energy, parents know that …
I’ve always wanted a twin! I’ve always been curious what it would feel like to have someone who looks like you, thinks like you and acts like you. Identical twins typically have different personalities, but I imagine they still share a lot of the same …
I don’t know many people who wouldn’t like to go to the spa. Personally, I can’t imagine anything better than taking a few hours off to mentally and physically check out of my day’s routine and hit up the waters. Floating around in salt water, …